Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification covers work involving delivery of limited direct client care in an emergency response context.
The qualification focuses on work in the ambulance industry done by volunteers or workers who provide a basic emergency response and transport roles in areas where there is a relatively low workload. This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Occupational titles may include:
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This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeships pathways
Pathways Information
Not Applicable
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
Refer to the Topic: Introduction to the Employability Skills Qualification Summaries
Packaging Rules
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PACKAGING RULES 19 units of competency are required for this qualification, including:
A wide range of elective units is available, including:
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Core units
BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships
HLTAMBAE403C Follow procedures for routine safe removal of client
HLTAMBCR401B Deliver basic clinical care (Note pre-requ: HLTAP401B)
HLTAMBFC301C Communicate with clients and colleagues to support health care
HLTAMBPD401C Manage personal stressors in the work environment
HLTAMBSC401B Manage routine scene and promote public safety
HLTAP401B Confirm physical health status
HLTHIR301B Communicate and work effectively in health
HLTHIR402C Contribute to organisational effectiveness in the health industry
HLTIN301C Comply with infection control policies and procedures
HLTOHS300B Contribute to OHS processes
The importance of culturally aware and respectful practice
All workers undertaking work in health need foundation knowledge to inform their work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and co-workers and with clients and co-workers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This foundation must be provided and assessed as part of a holistic approach to delivery and assessment of this qualification. Specific guidelines for assessment of this aspect of competency are provided in the Assessment Guidelines for the Health Training Package.
Group A electives - recommended for culturally aware and respectful practice
Where work involves a specific focus on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or culturally diverse clients or communities, one or both of the following electives is recommended:
HLTHIR403C Work effectively with culturally diverse clients and co -workers
HLTHIR404D Work effectively with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander people
Other relevant electives
Elective units of competency may be selected in line with the Packaging Rules outlined above. The following groups of electives may address the needs of specific work environments.
General ambulance work
CHCCS400B Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework
HLTAMBC403C Coordinate resources (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBC401C)
HLTAMBFC402C Communicate in complex or difficult situations (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBFC301C)
HLTAMBT301B Transport non -emergency clients under operational conditions
Emergency work
HLTAMBAE501C Implement safe access and egress in an emergency
HLTAMBAE504C Follow procedures for safe extrication of clients in life threatening situations (Note pre-requs: HLTAMBAS501B, HLTAMBCR502B)
HLTAMBSC503B Contribute to managing the scene of an emergency
HLTAMBT402C Transport emergency clients (Note pre-requ: HLTAMBT301B)
PUASAR001B Participate in a rescue operation (Note pre-requ: PUAEME001B)
Assessment of competence
TAEASS301A Contribute to assessment
TAEASS401A Plan assessment activities and processes
TAEASS402A Assess competence
TAEASS403A Participate in assessment validation
